Chapter 71: Talent Synergy

Spent 2000 Zongwang Disaster Coins, rented a level 15 Wind Speed Dog from a middle-aged uncle.

【Wind Speed Dog】

Level: 15

Attribute: Fire

Description: Since ancient times, it has been a beautiful pet that won many hearts, able to run as lightly as if flying, and its figure capable of running 10,000 kilometers in a day and night has intoxicated many.

Money is like that; once you start spending, it disappears like water released from a gate.

Mu Yi, who originally planned to save money, unknowingly found himself further from his goal.

Mu Yi then realized how deep the waters of this world were—even a random passerby uncle could produce a level 15 pet.

Under a contract witnessed by the Zong Network, when Mu Yi leaves this world, the Wind Speed Dog will be automatically returned.

"Are there any powerful creatures around here?"

"Near the mountain range, I heard someone discovered a powerful pet; maybe you can go there and try your luck."

The middle-aged uncle who completed the transaction kindly pointed Mu Yi toward a clear path.

Mu Yi, eager to comply, mounted the Wind Speed Dog and ran in the direction the uncle indicated.

"Strange, is this Wind Speed Dog really this fast?"

The middle-aged uncle watched Mu Yi disappear in a puff of smoke, looking puzzled at the spot where Mu Yi vanished, recalling that the Wind Speed Dog's speed should have been a bit slower.

At this moment, Mu Yi was likewise immersed in disbelief; in the instant he rode the Wind Speed Dog, he realized how powerful his previously underestimated Quality Sharing talent was.

This talent can actually stack and catalyze with other talents.

Especially Omnipotent Ten, its stacking with Quality Sharing produced a noticeable effect.

The moment he mounted the Wind Speed Dog, the all-domain boost of Omnipotent Ten began to take effect.

The Wind Speed Dog's overall attributes were increased by one-tenth in an instant.

This is also why the middle-aged uncle was doubtful—the Wind Speed Dog's speed was genuinely enhanced.

And the enhanced Wind Speed Dog, via the Quality Sharing talent, gave twenty percent of its total attributes to Mu Yi.

Strength instantly flooded Mu Yi's entire body.

After the boost, the Wind Speed Dog's constitution approached 20 points, while Mu Yi had only 12 points; even though only 20% of the constitution attribute was transferred to Mu Yi, his constitution became nearly six times his previous value.

(PS: 20 constitution points, with a 1.5x boost multiplier, equals 57 times an ordinary person; 20% is 11.4 times; 12 constitution points equal 2.25 times an ordinary person; added together gives 13.65 times; dividing by 2.25 yields 6 times, roughly an increase of 4 attribute points.)

Mu Yi suddenly realized the importance of a powerful mount for himself at present.

Mu Yi, who originally had a casual attitude, began to take things seriously.

Setting aside functionality for now, if he could catch a pet comparable to the Wind Speed Dog, his total attributes could at least surge by 500%; such a profitable deal is worth seeking.

However, after searching all day, Mu Yi still failed to find a pet that could rival the Wind Speed Dog.

"I won't be swindled by these shady locals, will I? Does this place really have powerful pets?"

By now Mu Yi had ventured deep into the mountain range, yet he came up empty-handed.

Only endless insect-type creatures kept crawling out from every corner, but under the Wind Speed Dog's escort, they didn't even get a chance to approach.

"Oh no, could it be that selling you to me was the middle-aged uncle's ultimate goal all along?!"

Mu Yi and the Wind Speed Dog stared at each other, the dog tilting its head with an innocent look.

Although it is very strong, its intelligence is not much higher than that of an ordinary child.

"Eat up, eat up, you've worked hard!"

Mu Yi, with a helpless expression, threw the pet food the middle-aged uncle had given him earlier to the Wind Speed Dog—something like a chocolate bar—that seemed to well restore the pet's stamina and energy.

The Wind Speed Dog, which had been a bit listless, instantly became spirited after finishing its food.

Just as Mu Yi fiddled with the illustrated guide and map, trying to find some useful information on them.

"Woof!"

The Wind Speed Dog, which had been lying to the side resting, suddenly stood up, blocking Mu Yi behind it, and let out a low whine from its throat.

"Hmph! Hmph!! Hmph hmph!!"

A wild boar, one size larger than the Wind Speed Dog, stepped out from the shadows, also emitting a huffing warning sound.

A wild boar living in the wild clearly knew it might have been targeted by an enemy.

But once he saw the Wind Speed Dog and Mu Yi clearly, drool of greed appeared at the corner of his mouth, for the wild boar is an omnivore that eats both plants and meat.

And the hungry wild boar evidently regarded the slightly smaller Wind Speed Dog and the even smaller Mu Yi as its prey.

"Those who come are not friendly!"

Mu Yi flipped onto the Wind Speed Dog, watching the boar's drool drip from its mouth and its slightly mad eyes, feeling it wasn't good.

If it even grazed him, it wouldn't be a joke.

"Found it, a long-haired wild boar, a carnivorous creature, skilled at charging, with great strength, possessing the power to control the earth!"

Mu Yi sized up the boar, setting aside its unsightly appearance; in a sense, it seemed like a decent pet as well.

The stingy officials gave only one Spirit Ball; extra ones had to be bought with disaster coins, otherwise he would surely have caught several more to take away.

"Woof! Woof! Woof!"

The Wind Speed Dog barked three times furiously; Mu Yi sensed an invisible spiritual fluctuation in the air, and an inexplicable pressure pressed toward the boar.

"Zongwang Prompt: Wind Speed Dog's intimidation trait activated! Effect outstanding!"

The originally fierce boar became somewhat hesitant.

After a standoff for a while, the boar slowly retreated backward.

In the wild, avoiding battle with strong foes is an unspoken rule all beasts follow.

Only after the boar's figure completely vanished did Mu Yi breathe a sigh of relief; this boar bore a level 17 mark, and if they truly fought, the Wind Speed Dog might not win.

Moreover, he couldn't intervene, for if he were kicked straight out of the world, the loss would be huge.

Come on, let's leave this place!

Mu Yi urged the Wind Speed Dog to leave, lest this wild boar go mad from hunger and launch a counterattack, which would be disastrous.

Along the mountain range, Mu Yi suddenly heard the sound of flowing water.

Water? Let's head this way!

Where there is water, there are usually beasts— that's common sense.

Following the sound of water, the Wind Speed Dog led Mu Yi to a riverbank.

At this moment, along both banks of the river, a large number of creatures appeared, and Mu Yi even saw a holy unicorn among them.

However, after a glance at the 20-level mark on the unicorn's head, Mu Yi reluctantly looked away— for now, this is not something he can handle.